Benjamin Moore → Behr
Behr equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Blue Yonder CSP-620
The closest Behr colour is Cold Steel (MQ5-20), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Cold Steel is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.14 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Behr
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Behr are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Cold Steel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 27Benjamin Moore is 26.97
- Hex
- #808F98#798E99 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Cold Steel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lyric Blue HDC-AC-24ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Norwegian Blue N470-5ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Adirondack Blue N480-5ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wild Blue Yonder CSP-620 matched across all 13 brands →